Overview
Sales Manager (9 Months Maternity Cover) at Hilton. This is a fixed-term contract for 9 months starting from 01/12/2025.
What will I be doing?
* Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
* Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
* Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
* Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
* Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
* Work within current business strategies and recognise potential opportunities
* Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
* Attend Sales events, as required
* Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management, including reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
* Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner
* Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
* Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team
What are we looking for?
* Positive attitude and good communication skills
* Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
* Excellent grooming standards
* Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
* Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
* Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale
Advantageous capabilities
* Knowledge of local market
* Knowledge of hospitality
* Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
* Degree-level qualification in a relevant field
Benefits
* Smart uniform provided and laundered
* Free and healthy meals when on duty
* Grow your Career!
* Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
* A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes
* Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages
* Team Member Referral Program
* High street discounts: with Perks at Work
* Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
* Discounted dental and health cover
* Discounted Car Parking
* Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocating at a discounted rate
* Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas
Details
* Work Locations: DoubleTree Brighton Metropole
* Schedule: Full-time
* Brand: Doubletree by Hilton
* Advertised Salary: 33,125
* Job: Sales
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Hospitality
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